[natbut]

Before I get my cats (christmas time is my plan) I'm wanting to put an enclosure on my balcony.

Originally I was going to enclose it with bistro blinds (strata gave permission for this but not netting), but I'm a bit concerned I can't make the blinds secure enough for a cat not to be able to get out. I live right next to a communal driveway & on a busy street so I'd hate for them to go exploring. Plus I think it would get very hot in summer.

Anyway, is it possible to get an enclosure that can be folded down so If I need the extra space on the balcony I can temporarily put it away? But still strong enough to cope with wind as it can get a bit windy on the balcony at times.

I'm wanting something that I can link with a cat run to the sliding door so they can access it when I'm not home.

Here are some pics of the balcony:







The balconys not huge, about 2.5m x 3m.

Does this sound feasible? Or should I just stick with the bistro blinds.

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[Lara]

I'm not sure about something that is removable, but what about putting netting behind the blinds so that it's totally secure but the netting is not visible from the outside?

It's a shame that they will not allow netting as it can be very discrete - on the other hand, it's great that your strata is okay about you having cats and building an enclosure as some CW members here have had a lot of trouble getting approval!

[Winscar]

When I lived at South Hurstville I had a lovely balcony I enclosed for the furballs by simply buying to sheets of lattice to fit the open area and attached it to the railing with ocky straps! I then put some shadecloth over the top as I was in a villa so no roof! It looked nice and they could see out as well and it still let the air through.

It worked a treat both me and the furballs enjoyed our time out there. I never let them out if I wasnt home though and they were still happy with that.

[furball]

I have a netting enclosure on my balcony & you can hardly notice it. I think it would be more preferable than bistro blinds.

You can see it in my avatar.

Edited to include last sentence.

This post has been edited by furball: 28 August 2009 - 04:39 PM

[Heather Sharada]

Have you shown them the enclosure that can be done with black netting....almost invisible. http://www.secureakat.com.au/
These people make very good almost invisible balcony enclosures - get them to send you a photo or two.